Job Description

Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40694 Job Number SE226424

Position Information

Department or Unit Name Leatherby Libraries Position Headcount 1 Position Title Temianka Music Research Scholar Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad and Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $23.00 - $23.00 Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Taylor Greene Supervisor Email TGREENE@CHAPMAN.EDU

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar

(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Projected End Date 05/22/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Provide general library support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original musicological research connected to Henri Temianka’s musical career and influence
• Receive structured mentorship from a music scholar-librarian with expertise in performance, music history, and information literacy
• Consult and analyze primary sources, including but not limited to materials from the Temianka Archives
• Gain experience in advanced research methodologies, including responsible use of AI as a research tool
• Produce a culminating scholarly product such as a research paper or annotated bibliography
• Have the potential opportunity to co-present research findings at a professional conference

Required Qualifications

Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications

• Preference will be given to students with knowledge in music history
• Ability to read music
• Previous experience with research in music, history, humanities, or a related field
• Previous experience working in a library or archive

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete pre-screening questions during application process.

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS